Vetting Support Officer - North West & Midlands

13268 - Vetting Support Officer - North West & Midlands

Employer:

Ministry of Justice

Location:

M60 9AH

Pay:

£28,122 to £29,611 per year

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

29/01/2026

Job Title:

Vetting Support Officer

• North West & Midlands Directorate:
  Directorate of Security Team:
  Risk and Capabilities Unit (RaCU) Grade: HMPPS Band 3 We are seeking enthusiastic and highly organised individuals to join our team as Regional Support Officers on an initial 2-year posting to support the regional rollout of Routine & Responsive Vetting across HMPPS. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in strengthening local engagement with Vetting Contact Points (VCPs) across both prison and probation sites.

You will help build a vibrant VCP community where learning, collaboration, and best practice can be shared and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Engagement:
Regularly visit regional sites to foster relationships with local VCPs and support the development of a connected and collaborative community.

Practical Support:
Provide hands‑on assistance to staff with vetting queries, acting as a trusted point of contact between sites and the wider vetting team.

Community Building:
Encourage knowledge sharing and peer support among VCPs to strengthen local capability and consistency.

Stakeholder Liaison:
Represent the vetting team regionally, ensuring clear communication and feedback loops between central and local teams.

What We’re Looking For:

A highly organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills.

Someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting others.

A natural listener who can build trust and rapport with staff across diverse settings.

An individual keen to develop their networking and stakeholder engagement skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

This role offers a fantastic development opportunity for those looking to broaden their experience in operational support, stakeholder engagement, and community building.